Boy name
Parsa name meaning
“virtuous; pious, ascetic”
Parsa means “virtuous,” “pious,” or “ascetic.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Persian pârsâ. Its literary association is the ascetic figure in Persian writing, an image connected with a simple way of life and withdrawal from worldly pleasures within the word’s meaning.
What does Parsa mean?
Virtuous; pious, ascetic
In Turkish: erdemli; dindar, dünya nimetlerinden uzak
Parsa belongs to a Persian naming tradition associated with virtue and a restrained way of life. Its meaning can extend beyond religious devotion to detachment from worldly desires. A separate Turkish word with the same spelling can cause confusion; Persian pārsā is the relevant source for the personal name.
Origin of the name Parsa
As a personal name, it comes from Persian pārsā, meaning 'pious, virtuous, ascetic'. It should be distinguished from the Turkish common noun for money collected after a performance.
How to pronounce Parsa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /paɾsa/ |
Is Parsa a boy’s name?
Yes, Parsa is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Parsa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Parsa
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
FAQ about the name Parsa
What is the meaning of Parsa?
Parsa means “virtuous; pious, ascetic”. As a personal name, it comes from Persian pārsā, meaning 'pious, virtuous, ascetic'. It should be distinguished from the Turkish common noun for money collected after a performance.
Is Parsa a boy’s name?
Yes, Parsa is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Parsa in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Parsa nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Parsa?
Parsa is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Parsa have?
Parsa has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Parsa?
Parsa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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